Famous People: Norman Rockwell

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Title:	Famous People: Norman Rockwell
Description:	These sites are about American artist Norman Rockwell. Learn about his artwork and its influence on American culture. There are biographies on Rockwell's life and career. View some examples of his work. Includes classroom activities.
Grade Level:	6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Resource Links:	The Norman Rockwell Museum: A Brief Biography Read about the life and work of Norman Rockwell. Powers of Persuasion Learn about Rockwell's "Four Freedoms" paintings that helpded sell war bonds. PBS: American Masters This biography tells a little about Rockwell's life and what he thought of his artwork. American Illustrator and Painter This page shares interesting details about the life of Norman Rockwell. Was Norman Rockwell a Great Artist? This transcript of the t.v. show has different experts give their opinions of Rockwell and his work. PBS: Making a Scene with Norman Rockwell In this activity students will study a Rockwell painting and then write a scene to go with it. They will also act out the scene.
Education Standards:	MO Standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.9, 2.4, 2 If you are an eMINTS teacher and standards have not been defined for your state, click the button below to request that they be assigned to this resource.

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Reviewed December 7, 2004.

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